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Mon 2nd Dec 2024 12:50

Session 44: Higara

by Spook

On our return from the Trial, we were met with Creeps with multiple pieces of news for us. We were informed of the difficulties in Higara, including the loss of control of the southern region. As a result, there is a refugee crisis, as well, with High Mage Elowen fighting to protect the fleeing citizens from the arms of the Black Rift Army.
 
We also heard of other occurrences in the Commonwealth – a mage tower of some sort overtaken by the sorcerer Raxis. There was some device called the Severing Construct involved, which somehow threatened to drain the magic from the world.
 
In other regions. There was a prophecy of a falling artifact called the Sovereign Glaive. A race between opposing forces seeks to gain position in claiming this weapon from the heavens. The Aster Kingdom in Vasloria seems to be the focus of the forces at the moment.
 
There were rumors about a few of things happening in Khemara – possibly the next target for Wagner’s campaign. Additionally, we were told of a land of forbidden magic in the area, claimed by an evil emperor. A tomb of note also exists in Khemara, although it’s importance was not clear to me.
 
We were also given an update on access to the Ringwell. Apparently, there is only one more puzzle box, in the hands of House Rhau. The other part of the access puzzle, however, is some sort of “key” that was last possessed by House Khatru. This, however, is not a physical key, and it’s whereabouts are not currently known, according to Creeps’s sources.
 
After discussion about possible actions in response to all of this information, we resolved to have the senior officers travel to Higara, which seemed to be the most pressing of situations. We would have further forces follow us to support the refugees after the conflict is stabilized. We also resolved to send forces to follow a couple other leads, so we would not fall behind with everything as we attempted to affect the situation in Higara.
 
I am still unsure of our new role, acting without clear contract or employer in this matter, but we press on.
 
After contacting the High Mage Elowen, we arranged for teleportation transport for our small group to help with the flight of the refugees from the Black Rift Army. On arrival, we stated to usher the refugees towards and into a keep. While Elown held the gates open with magic, we battled scouting forces of archers and shadow hounds, trying to give the refugees time to enter the protective walls. As we held off the last of the scouting forces, and the refugees finished filing into the castle walls, we could see the vanguard of the army approaching, about 3 hours away.

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  1. Session 1: Flight and a New Beginning
  2. Session 2: Arrival at Ptolus
  3. Session 3: A Noble’s Party and a Hag
  4. Session 4: Under the Sea
  5. Session 5: An Old Temple and a Mad Celestial
  6. Session 6: Finding the Ringwell
  7. Session 7: The Black Iron Pact in the Ringwell
  8. Session 8: Brother Gabadon
  9. Session 9: The Library, Red Falcons, and Twelve Dragons
  10. Sessions 10 & 12: A Challenge from the Sapphire Sky
  11. Session 11: The Defense of Dragon’s End
  12. Session 13: The Brood Ball
  13. Session 14: Hoard of the Blue Dragon
  14. Session 15: An Item of Sentimental Value
  15. Session 16: Taking on the Web
  16. Session 17: The Dragon and the Glass Ghost
  17. Session 18: Closing the Mortiz Contract
  18. Session 19: The Road To Keep Everwinter (I)
  19. Session 20: The Road To Keep Everwinter (II)
  20. Session 21:Keep Everwinter (I)
  21. Session 22: Keep Everwinter (II)
  22. Session 23: The Lighthouse
  23. Session 24: Into the Mists
  24. Session 25: Within the Misty Borders
  25. Session 26: The People of Glauer
  26. Session 27: Shadowkeep
  27. Session 28: The Fortress
  28. Session 29: Through the Portals
  29. Session 30: Bloodlord Varrox
  30. Session 31: Interlude
  31. Sessions 32-39: Catching Up
  32. Session 40: Delver’s Square
  33. Session 41: To the Hall of Veils
  34. Session 42: Parley in the Halls
  35. Session 43: The Divine Trial of the Shooting Stars
  36. Session 44: Higara
  37. Session 45 and 46: Hollowguard Keep
  38. Sessions 47 and 48: The Glaive
  39. Sessions 49 and 50: Into the Desert

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